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Twelve-person committee aids UCO appointment By Mary Reinauer Staff Writer
Break 'em up... Natee Praneenararat, freshman, breaks to start the semi-final singles pool tournment held at Murdaugh last night. His opponent, Koichi Takashima, senior, watches. (Staff photo by Laurette Graham)
UCO students elected to serve OIL By Judy Simpson Staff Writer Both the governor and lieutenant governor elected to the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (OIL) Feb. 23 are UCO students. Newly elected Governor Monty Porter is a graduate student in the college of biology. He graduated from UCO in 1993 with a bachelors degree in
science. He is currently employed as a substitute high school teacher and hopes to receive a permanent teaching position. "I joined Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legistature not to further a political career, but because I thought it was fun and interesting," he said. Lt. Gov. elect Keith Weber a junior, majoring in political science and public relations is
currently the speaker of the UCO Student Government Association. He is president of College Republicans and vice president of the Residents Hall Association. He is also a member of the committee for university safety, Americans with Disabilities Act Committee and the Presidents' Committee on Professional Conduct and Policy Task Force. V See OIL, Page 4
Fielding applicants pitching for the position of president of UCO will be a team effort, say state regents. , Six areas deemed vital to UCO are represented by the 10man, two-woman panel announced by the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Colleges (BOROC). Leaders within the organizations chose their own representatives, said Dr. Bette Leone, executive director. The Student Government Association's (SGA) chosen spokesperson is Ben Harris. Representing the administration are Dr. Clyde Jacob, vice president for administration and Charles Johnson, assistant vice president for administration, said Leone. The UCO Faculty Senate has chosen Dr. Darry Carlstone and Dr. Roberta Sloan to give input. Oklahoma City influence is provided by the president of Boatman's Bank, Ken Townsend, and a local attorney, Joe White, Jr. Leone said Edmond Mayor Bob Rudkin is a prime representative because he is a UCO alumnus with extensive
knowledge of the area. BOROC regents Paul Barby, Dr. Leonard Wilkins and Sandy Garrett are joined by regent Belva Howard, who is chairperson of the committee. They are all members of a BOROC standing personnel committee, said Leone. "Some of these people wear more than one hat in terms of representation," said Leone. Several members, including White and Howard, are UCO alumni, she said. An alternative to naming an advisory committee would be to bring in a consulting firm, she said. The search for Nigh's successor begins 15 months before his June 1997 retirement because it is time consuming, said Leone. She added that successful applicants are likely employed by other institutions who must have time to find replacements. Sloan said each committee member will screen applicants and submit 10 names for regents' consideration. Leone said ads will appear in The Chronicle for Higher Education and the Affirmative Action Registry until May 10.
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The UCO wrestling team goes for fheir fifth straight Division championship this weekend.
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Getting on the women's lib soapbox again
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e've waxed lyrical about the sad state of gender equality in the workplace, about women making a paltry 77 cents for every dollar men do, about the corporate glass ceiling versus Cinderella's glass slipper, about sexual harassment and lost promotion opportunities. March is Women's History Month, but we aren't about to getting on our soapbox again. Instead, let us offer a cynical light-hearted twist on the old problem, extrapolated from Guerrila Girls, Conscience of the Art World. * Working without the pressure of success. * Not having to be in shows with men. 1* Having an escape from the art world in your four freelance jobs. * Knowing your career might pick up after you're 80. * Being reassured that whatever kind of art you make will be labeled feminine. * Not being stuck in a tenured teaching position. * Seeing your ideas live on in the work of others. 1* Having the opportunity to choose between career and motherhood. * Not having to choke on those big cigars or paint in Italian suits. * Having more time to work after your mate dumps you for someone younger. * Being included in revised versions of art history. * Not having to undergo the embarrassment of being called a genius. * Getting your picture in the art magazines wearing a gorilla suit. Enough said. Dorothy Wickenden puts it well in the women's issue of The New Yorker: "The women's lib demonstrates that choice is not an answer to the question of how life should be lived, only a condition for answering that question freely." A
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Student voices credit card concerns
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here is a practice common to many universities which is becoming very disturbing. It is the practice of financial institutions offering their credit cards to the student body. Every week it seems that at least one company is on campus enticing students to apply for a credit card. These agents tell the students that they are under no obligation to keep the card, however, in order to receive a free gift, they just have to fill out an application. WRONG! Every time you fill out a credit application, your credit history is checked. Each credit history check is also annotated in your credit history whether you get the credit card or not! Too
many credit checks are a tip off to financial companies (especially local companies) that you are a credit risk and possibly thinking about declaring bankruptcy. If your car breaks down tomorrow and you need credit to repair or replace it most reputable (best rates) institutions will DENY you credit because of all those credit checks. As an educational institution, UCO needs to get out of the business of encouraging fiscal irresponsibility of its student population. Either that or make these credit card companies start providing credit management brochures along with their applications. Also, UCO should add credit/financial health information to the Wellness and
Positive Lifestyle course. Finally, if these credit card companies still wish to hawk their wares on campus, then they should only have UCO affinity cards. At least that way, UCO will get something out of it to help fund some Perqonal Financial Management courses. Having an emergency credit card is smart, but remember just' who pays the bills. It is your signature on that application, not your parents. It is your life which can be ruined by excessive debt or credit checks for a very long time. After that those free boxer shorts just don't look so desirable. —Mel Spera UCO student
Response to letter leads to rebuttal
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t is a shame that so many people read my letter, yet so few understood my point. Perhaps this is my fault. Perhaps, I didn't quite get my point across. Well, let me put it this way: the problem with our society is that it can't see beyond the color of skin. Let me further say that our society is not only focused on skin color, but obsessed with it. In my letter, I wrote about what was taught in History classes—American history classes. History classes in which we are taught only that which is most important to the history of the United States of America. And so, if you can only
tell 15 minutes worth of information regarding blacks, it tells me two things. First, you didn't pay attention in class! And second, that nonblacks did more for the country than blacks. Is this racism? No, it is merely the truth! Why? Because for several hundred years, blacks were not given the opportunity to progress. This is the history of the United States—not the history of whites or blacks as many Vista readers seem to think. So forgive me if I become offended when you call me ignorant, uninformed or unaffected by racism. It is not me who has a
problem with color, it is you! I am not a racist, a member of the KKK or a white supremacist. I am an American. And if you can't see beyond the color of your own skin, then the problem isn't mine, it's yours. So to all those who responded to my letter by paying more attention to my skin color rather than what I was saying: OPEN YOUR EYES! I took my "blinders" off in the ninth grade, perhaps you should take yours off, too. —Jason G. Bryan UCO student
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UCO professor honored for research into lives of birds By Mary Reinauer
Staff Writer "My students say I don't answer that many questions," said UCO professor of anatomy and pathology Dr. Joseph Grzybowski. He feels that is part of the reason he was given the Distinguished Scholar Award by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). Grzybowski's published work on the population ecology of birds was prolific enough to set him apart from the rest of those AAUP considered for the honor. But Grzybowski said his teaching skills were important as well. Sharpening his students' problem-solving skills not only teaches them the subject at hand, but also basic skills for life, he said. "They have to develop something beyond the material I've given them," said Grzybowski. His tests contain both standard questions and what he calls "synthesis questions" that
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A mystery concerning a thumb-sized bird with green tipped gray feathers took him to west central Oklahoma to study the Black-capped Vireo. But the tiny tweeters had flown the coop. After locating them in Kerrville, Texas, he began to put together the puzzle of their disappearance.
Grzybowski said Cowbirds, chicken-sized birds common in Texas and Oklahoma, had befouled the nests of the Vireo. Just one Cowbird egg in future Vireos's nursery sabotaged their survival. Grzybowski showed a picture comparing the lime-sized Cowbird egg to that of the
marble-sized orb of the Vireo egg. Cowbirds reach maturity and hatch about four days earlier than Vireos and eat the food the parent Vireos bring, he said. The awards ceremony is tentatively scheduled for 1:40 p.m. March 26 in Room 104 of the Coyner Health Science Building.
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OIL is an organization Weber is active with the founded by George Nigh 28 Presidents Leadership Council years ago. and helps co-host local Easter The purpose of the Seals telethons. organization is to arrange mock
legislative sessions which give students interested in law. students an opportunity to act out OIL meets twice a year at the legislative processes in actual Oklahoma state capital for government settings. They also sessions during spring and fall. arrange judicial setting to help "The organization gives
students an opportunity to develop their speaking skills and leadership qualities," said Weber.
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Nigh offers $500 cash prize in campus-wide student photo contest By Rob Gallavan Staff Writer President Nigh has allocated $500 in award money for a campus-wide student photography competition to recognize student photographic talent. The contest is open to all fulltime UCO students. Entries must contain content that reflects positive images of the university campus or the off-campus activities of UCO students this semester. Students can compete in a separate divisions for black and white and color images. There will be cash awards for the first, second and third place winners in both categories, said Dr. Woody Gaddis, professor of journalism.
First place winners in both categories will each receive $125, second place winners will receive $75 and third place winners will receive $50. Entries must be unmounted, unframed 8x10 prints with or without borders. The students name, address, phone number and social security number must be included for payment purposes. Information must be typed and entries must be submitted in a manila envelope with cardboard reinforcement or photo mailer. Winning photos may be used for promotional purposes by UCO with no compensation to the winners. Entries must be handdelivered to the journalism department office, Room 210 in the Communications Building no later than 4 p.m. April 30. On
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UCO golf team to start off with high expectations By Joel Reagan
Student Writer When the fifth-ranked Central Oklahoma golf team opens the 1996 season on March 21 in the Pecan Valley Inviational in Fort Worth, Texas, expectations will be high for the veteran squad. UCO golf coach John "Skip" Wagnon calls the 1996 Broncho squad the best he's ever coached in 13 years at the school. "It's probably the best team I've ever had since I've coached here," Wagnon said. Wagnon has had his fair share of success in two stints at the Edmond school. In his first stint at UCO (1977-79), Wagnon was named the District 9 Coach of the Year in 1979. His second stint has included back-to-back cahmpionships in 1988 and '89, including District 9 Coach of the Year in 1988 and 1989. In all, Wagnon has guided UCO to five appearances in the national tournament, including finishing 16th in 1993 and 11th last year. The squad is anchored by three upper-classmen. Senior
Jason Freeman, out of Guthrie, is six top 10 finishes in 1994-95, Hughes and sophomores Duncan As a team, UCO finished in a a returning second-team All winning the UCO Kickingibrd Burke and David Dawley will tie for first place in the AllAmerican. Freeman finished Classic crown with a four-over compete for the two remaining College this fall. The Bronchos with a 74.3 average par total. York also starting slots. took first outright in the ZNzz,v, in 11 tournaments spent time in the Wagnon said Harris and Meadowbrook Tournament. last spring. He weight room during Dawley would be in starting UCO had a No. 6 showing in a finished eighth in the offseason to add roles when the squad opens the tournament in Arizona, a good the national x length off the tee. season in Texas. showing considering all but three tournament with a "In any Harris is a junior originally of the 18 teams were NCAA 303 total. Freeman tournament we go from Irchester, England. A two- Division I schools. UCO is enters the '96 to, those three guys year starter at Southwest Baptist Division campaign after are a threat to win (Kan.), Harris was the team's The team's first tournament Fs coming off a strong it," Wagnon stated. No. 1 player. In five tournaments will prove to be a tough test, as fall season, "That's a pretty in the fall campaign finished well. Opponents include finishing with a good situation to be with a 76.5 average. Hunington College, a perenial 74.8 average and Jason Freeman in. A lot of teams Dawley is another transfer on NAIA contender; Texas three top 11 would like to have the squad. The sophomore from Wesleyan, the defending champ finishes in five tournaments. one guy like that and we have Chandler left Oklahoma State in in NAIA; and Southwestern Junior Dax Johnston also three." the mid-season. Dawley played Oklahoma State, who Wagnon returns for the squad. Johnson, Behind the top thee players, in only three fall tournaments says is going to be tough. transferred to UCO last August juniors Nigel Harris and Mark with the Stillwater school. after starting two seasons at the CAREER DEVELOPMENT & PLACEMENT SERVICES University of Oklahoma. With the Sooners, Johnston had nine Spring 1996 Interview Schedule top-25 finishes in 23 career (As of March 4, 1996) starts. Last fall, the former DL = DATE BY WHICH YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED REGISTRATION WITH CD & PS Yukon All-Stater finished with a 72.5 average in five tournaments HERTZ CORPORATION OKLAHOMA COOPERATIVE GOODWILL INDUSTRIES with a low round of 68. March 11, April 15, 1996 Computing Science EXTENSION SERVICE Two-time All-American Management Trainee April 16, 1996 Education Dustin York also returns for the Majors: Mgmt., Business, HR Computer Systems Specialist Bronchos. The hometown DL: April 8, 1996 (April 15) Majors: Home Economics, MEDIAMAX Edmond Memorial product had Education Marketing CANDID COLOR SYSTEMS
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UCO baseball wins 11th straight
By Jeff Packham Sports Editor Well, the season is over for the UCO basketball squads, but I'm not quite willing to call it quits. So I'm left to cover the NCAA Division I tournament (as opposed to the Division II tournament that UCO was not selected to play in). Of the four regions, the Midwest looks to be the toughest with eight Top-25 teams. I offer three upsets in the first round of this Column region, with California (sorry, Iowa State, but winning the Big Eight tournament has proven to be an historical thorn in the side), Tulsa (Louisville has played well lately, but it's Tulsa and the NCAA tournament - see 1994 UCLA) and Texas (in a high-scoring, down-to-the-wire game) as underdog winners. However, I also like eighth-seeded Wisconsin-Green Bay over ninth-seeded Virginia Tech, which may also be an upset. In the East region, I like all favorites outside of Arkansas stunning Penn State. But, I do think Kansas State's defense could give New Mexico a tough game, and it could go either way. My Southeast picks have only Eastern Michigan showing Duke why they should be playing in the NIT (is the ACC overrated this year? YES!) Again, I'm sorry, but I feel that Oklahoma is just overmatched in their contest against Temple. I see a couple of moderate shockers in the West. Until Lute Olsen can prove that he can win a tournament game, I'm going against three-seed Arizona (that means Valparaiso with the victory). I also expect Maryland to fall to Santa Clara (not to be confused with Santa Claus) in what may not be deemed as an upset. Also, watch out for Drexel against Memphis. My Sweet 16 consists of Kentucky, Utah, Tulsa and Wake Forest in the Midwest (yes, I am taking over struggling Villanova); Massachusetts, Marquette, Texas Tech and Georgetown in the East; Connecticut, Mississippi State (a great to be seeded fifth), Georgia Tech and Cincinnati in the Southeast; and Purdue, Memphis, Iowa and Kansas in the West. I've bracketed as the Great Eight teams this year: top-seeds Kentucky and Connecticut; twoseeds Wake Forest, Georgetown, Connecticut and Kansas; four-seed Marquette; and five-seed Memphis. Envelope, please ... The 1996 Final Four is - Kentucky, Georgetown, Connecticut and Kansas. The drama ends at this point - I like Kentucky to beat Connecticut in the finals. Although it will probably not turn out this way (since I never do well on these), maybe at least the Oklahoma teams (OU and Tulsa) will do well. Well, here's to March Madness and the,hope that nobody will ever "Stop the insanity!".
By Jeff Packham Sports Editor Justin Bernard pitched a threehit shutout in the first game and Brad Gray capped the doubleheader sweep with a bottom of the seventh two-run home run as the UCO baseball team ran their winning streak to 11 games with a sweep of Pittsburg State (Kan.) Tuesday. The Bronchos took advantage of seven errors in the first game to score a 14-0 victory and Gray followed a leadoff pinch-hit
double with his first home run of the year. Anthony Cellers and Parrish Matthews also homered on the day Brad Gray and Shane Smith became UCO's career leader in doubles when he hit his 42nd. UCO (11-4) plays Benedictine (Kan.) today at 2 p. m.
Dannels wins fifth game to lead UCO UCO (8-7) plays two games Stacey Dannels won her doubleheader against Tarleton today against Oklahoma fourth and fifth games as the Monday, winning 5-3 and 10-5. Christian in Oklahoma City. The UCO softball team won three UCO split a doubleheader out of four games this week. Tuesday at Northeastern State, first game starts at 3 p. m. The Lady Bronchos swept a losing 7-0 and winning 5-3.
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Broncho wrestling season comes down to final two days By Richard Tortorelli Sports Writer Central Oklahoma's road to a fifth straight national wrestling title ends March 15-16. The entire wrestling season will come down to two days at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo., the site of the NCAA Division II wrestling championships. The tournament will crown ten individual champions and one team champion — which has been UCO the past four years. "This weekend is what we've all been gearing towards since September when we had our first meeting, when we started the preseason," said UCO wrestling coach David James, who has guided the Bronchos to nine national titles in 13 years. "This
is what the five months, all the scheduling, the ups and downs, the weight cutting, the mental preparation, everything — this is where it all will hopefully pay off this weekend." What are UCO's chances of coming away with the trophy? Top-ranked UCO qualified seven wrestlers for the tournament at the Midwest Regional Feb. 29 in Kirksville, Mo. Third-ranked PittsburghJohnstown possesses 10 national qualifiers, the most of any team in the field, while second-ranked Nebraska-Omaha, UCO's most heated rival, qualified seven wrestlers. No. 4 South Dakota State and No. 6 West Liberty also have seven each in the field. "I think it's going to be a fourteam race," said James. "It's going.to be the team that gets rolling quickly, and if things
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top-ranked wrestler at 142 pounds, will attempt to become only the third three-time national champ in school history. Shawn Bateman, top-ranked in 150 pounds, 158 Mark Cunningham and heavyweight Jeff Pease each placed runnerup and 118 Keith Kizarr placed third last season. "We need to have those people who have been successful for us to go back and do just as well or better," said James. James has called this season a "trying year." His team lost to Top 25 NCAA Division I teams Oklahoma, Arizona State and Michigan State this season while also facing the expectations that accompany defending champions. Despite these and other obstacles, the Bronchos are still
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he 1995 Academy Awards will most assuredly be scarce on shoe-ins and stocked with surprises. The movies in 1995 showed us a world full of water with a crimson tide, but there were bridges too. We saw toys take center stage and comic books come to life. There were animals in 1995, a pig surprised audiences and a chicken went to outer space, but so did three astronauts. And gambling? We saw plenty of that, but we abruptly left Las Vegas. We saw the seven deadly sins, 12 Monkeys and the third Richard. There was a mighty goddess of love, A Little Princess and a little sensibility as well. The 1995 cinematic year was not the best year in recent history, but Hollywood managed to slip in some memorable scenes, and some awe-inspiring movies. Here is The Vista's official picks for the 1995 Academy Awards: Best Picture What are we talking about here? There's a pig, a Scottish swashbuckler, a botched trip to the moon, a foreign postman and Sense and Sensability. So who's gonna take it home? My guess is Braveheart or Apollo 13, although foreign films are considered tres chic by the powers that be, so Il Postino may do well Sense and Sensibility could do well. If a pig wins it over Braveheart, I'll hang my head in shame. Best Director
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Almost all the filmmakers up for best director are worthy of that prestigious honor, but let's take a closer look. Dead Man Walking's Tim Robbins was a late comer that gained rapid popularity, but Mike Figgis and Leaving Las Vegas are also in the running. To me, the smart money is on Tim Robbins and Dead Man Walking.
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Best Actor Must be Richard Dreyfuss, there is no other way. Think about it, The last time he won an Oscar was in 1977 for The Goodbye Girl in which he also played a piano player. The irony is too much to resist even for the voting members in the Academy, Dreyfuss will win it for Mr. Holland's Opus. Of course, honorable mention should be given to Sir Anthony Hopkins for Nixon. Best Actress Sharon Stone won't win. Meryl Streep could but I doubt it not for The Bridges of Madison County. That leaves Elizabeth Shue and Susan Sarandon. Maybe this will seem a tad petty, but since I'm rooting for Dead Man Walking for Best Director, I'm gonna bet it all on Shue for Leaving Las Vegas. —
Best Supporting Actor Ed Harris? Maybe. But in my opinion it will all come down to Tim Roth and Kevin Spacey. What a tough call. Both The Usual Suspects and Rob Roy were fine films. The Usual Suspects was better of course,
in the running for an Oscar during the Academy Awards. but this is the supporting actor category, so don't think about quality of films, think about quality of acting. Spacey was very good, but so was Roth. Spacey could very well take it home, but I'm voting for Tim Roth and Rob Roy.
Visual Effects It's between Apollo 13 and Babe and considering the stories I've heard about how they get pigs to talk, I'm gonna have to Best Supporting Actress All these are eligible go with Apollo 13. contenders, but the smart money is on Kate Winslet (Sense and Best Original Screenplay I'm sure we'll all agree that Sensibility) or Mira Sorvino Christopher McQuarrie's The (Mighty Aphrodite) My prediction: Kate Winslet. Usual Suspects should be voted the best original screenplay of the year. Mighty Aphrodite is a Editing An all important aspect in Woody Allen movie, that's all movie-making, without this that needs to be said. Nixon is Hollywood would still be a based on a true story, so it's not shanty town. So who will take it as worthy of a screenplay all in the Editing category? I'll award. Christopher McQuarrie vote with the underdogs, Seven. will get it, but a nod must be Of course with all the hoop-la given to the writers of Toy Story.
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Animated Short Film I haven't actually seen any of these, but going by name alone I'll bet the farm on The Chicken from Outer Space. What a name. If Babe had a name like The Pig on the Farm or The Misguided Piglet I'd vote it for everything. Remember that if I get a large majority of these right you heard it here first. On the other hand, if most of these are wrong, well then, forget you heard it from me. about Babe it will probably win Costume Design —By John Clanton something—could be editing. Braveheart, Restoration, 12 Entertainment Editor Cinematography
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UCO's sister university displays art with conflict By Gayleen Langthorn
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I've often wondered why UCO was ;pending money on globalization when we're short of money ourselves. Well, I got ny answer last week when I attended a Leception with graphic art students from our sister university in Puebla, Mexico. I met Veronica Munoz Sagrero, a poster irtist who is in her sixth semester of study at he University Popular Autonoma del .3stado de Puebla in Mexico. Their system •equires nine semesters to graduate, so I guess you could say she's a junior. Veronica and I had a communication problem since I, in my American arrogance, lever took a real foreign language (I had Lwo years of Latin, so I can impress my professors with my knowledge of word neanings, but there's not a soul on the planet I can converse with). She told me in broken English about the :onflict in her country. Her poster depicts a )oy playing soccer. His face is covered in a ;ki mask, the symbol of the Chiapas Indians who demand land ownership reform and a eform of Mexico's electoral system. -
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The boy is wearing a T-shirt with the name "Colosio" emblazoned across the front. Colosio was a presidential candidate, hand-picked by the former president who was assassinated in 1994. He holds the flag of Mexico in his hand as if it were a signal flag, ready to fall at any minute. Spots of blood dot his arms and legs and the white shirt. "War has become a child's game—peace is unknown to these children," Veronica told me through a translator. Suddenly a conflict that I had heard about, but had never paid much attention to, was right there before me in graphic detail. That's when it dawned on me: because we live in a global village, what happens in Mexico affects us in the United States. Maybe this is why the Regents mandated globalization and why our university spends money on it. I only wish that more UCO students would've had the opportunity to interact with the students from Puebla. But, in the mean time, take a look at Veronica Sagrero, a student from UCO's sister college, Universidad Veronica's poster. It and the other pieces by Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla, stands in front of her poster students from our sister university will be on 'War, a Game of Children...and Peace?" which is a part of 'The Global display in the Donna Nigh Gallery in the Connection" on display on the fourth floor of the University Center. (Staff University Center until March 29. photo by Laurette Graham)
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St. Patrick's Day to be remembered for more than beer March 17 is on its way and for many Irish, and non-Irish for that matter, it has been a day for celebrating, wearing green, It's the time of year to pull drinking and praying to the down the ladder and creep up the porcelain god the next morning. sere is more to St. steps into the k's Day than just a tall and shed light o lass of green beer and to the old famil singing When Irish museum. Eyes are Smiling. In the back o St. Patrick's Day is the silent, diml a Catholic feast day lit room lies Irish an and black ches at covered witl 'lida brown dust am )rate pink insulation that has faller is from the roof ove pagans t a number of years. As the chest cover creeks and Christianit: sticks as it opens, the light durin; illuminates an old treasure of Patrick's reigi as bishop 45s. Pulled out of its jacket, a 45 between 432reflects the dim light off of its 461 A.D. Patrick polished vinyl and its label was born reads, Old Irish Folk Tunes. By Rob Gallavan Staff Writer
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Art students honor Women's History month' By Judy Simpson Staff Writer Using the women's rest room in the Art Building during the month of March could be compared to a spin through an art gallery. In honor of Women's History Month, eight paintings by a local artist line the restroom walls. The theme for the display is "The Crone," said the artist, Dana McBride. It is a dedication to the, "post menopausal woman." The paintings give recognition to women facing an aging body in a society that places high value on youth and beauty, said Gael Sloop, an adjunct art professor at UCO. Sloop, the organizer of the display, said this was the second year they've hung paintings in honor of Women's History Month. More paintings and three-dimensional sculptures will be added to the display during the month and at 11 a.m. March 29, a tea party will be held in the rest room to close the show. Women's History Month originated from International Women's Day which began in Europe and Asia March 8, 1911. In 1981, the month of March was recognized by the U.S. Congress as Women's History Month. The month-long celebration focuses on recognizing the contributions of women who have not always received credit for their accomplishments. "Things are starting to change," the artist said of the recognition Art work lines the walls and mirror in the women's restroom in the Art Building in celebration of and celebration. Women's Month. (Staff photo by Laurette Graham) Sloop added, "Why not start in the bathroom."
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Vista columnist shares some possible spring break scenarios By Paul Eddy
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slopes right now; leave a message and I'll get back to you. Later." Mumble, grumph, Aaaarghh! Now what? Nobody's home, there's no more green beer and there are ten hours left of Monday. The door opens, letting the stale smell of a couple months of delivered pizza waft out and the March winds bring in a soft spring breeze. Suddenly, a vacuum cleaner appears and slowly the floor becomes visible. "Spring cleaning" has offered a solution for Monday. Tuesday, the alarm clock is dead, but the green numbers on the stereo say that noon passed three hours ago. The afternoon cartoons hit their stride, and the VCR yawns emptily. Movie titles flood into the vast void of an empty mind. An old copy of The Vista is lying open on the table and some hack is raving about The Usual Suspects. After obtaining a suitably impressive stack of videos and preparing to nuke some of the
never ending supply of microwave popcorn, a pad of paper beckons from beside the phone. The number isn't familiar, but anything is better than watching movies alone. "Hello?" "Uh, Dad?" "No, would you like me to get him?" "Oh Mom, I've been meaning to talk to you." "Obviously" "So how are things..." Two hours and five relatives "1-800 Collect" later the family is brought up to speed and Keanu Reeves is driving a bus. Wednesday the mailman delivers a bundle of post cards from Padre and Colorado. Dallas is only a few hours away and the drive there is under way by 2 p.m. The clubs are open and there seem to be a lot of Oklahoma license plates in the parking lot. Wait-that person in the corner, don't they go to UCO? Introductions are made and the drive back is easier with someone to play highway tag with on the way back to OKC.
Thursday, the theaters are still showing the Clive Barker flick which seems to be agreeable with the owner of that newest number on the pad beside the phone. Friday, The Quarter House in Norman is almost always open and a friendly game of pool with a new friend is just the thing to lift the spirit. Saturday, the tires on the mountain bike still hold air, and an afternoon through Hafer Park feels pretty good; followed by a meeting at the Grateful Bean cafe with-the person who is quickly becoming someone important. Sunday, time to catch up on studies and prepare for the resumption of the rat race. Monday everything is just about the same, except there needs to be more time in the day to get together with friends old and new, and to swing by WalMart for a new alarm clock. Of course this scenario is as changeable as Oklahoma's weather, but it does shed some light on the fact that Spring Break doesn't need beaches or slopes to be interesting.
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✓ Vandalism Between 9:45 p.m. Feb. 25 and 12:15 p.m. Feb. 26, the rear bumper and license plate were damaged on a vehicle parked in Student Lot 12. V. Burglary Between 3 and 10 a.m., $127 in cash and two wallets were stolen from an unlocked room in East Hall. The wallets were later found in a bathroom in East Hall. -
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An eye for art... Steve Roybal, a senior graphic design major, closely examines some of the art work on display from UCO's sister university, the Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado do Puebla. 'The Global Connection" will be on display through March 29 on the fourth floor of the University Center. (Staff photo by Laurette Graham)
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A Brief Look Ahead ✓ International Office: Trip to San Antonio, Texas during spring break. The group will depart at 1 p.m. March 16 and return at 10 p.m. March 19. The trip costs $20 for transportation. Students will also pay for three nights of accommodation and meals. For information, call the International Office, 341-2980, Ext. 2377.
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Generally Speaking • Soccer Club: Men's team practices from 4-5:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Women's team practices are from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Thursday and from 2-3:30 p.m. every Saturday. All practices are held at the soccer field. For information, call 341-2980, Ext. 2377. • UCO Merit Scholarship's: Applications are now available in the Scholarship Office in Room 110 of Thatcher Hall. Deadline for applications is April 1, 1996. Minimum GPA requirement is 3.25. For information, call Nancy Benjamin at 341-2980, Ext. 2631. • Muslim Student Association: 6:45 p.m. every Wednesday night at the Edmond Mosque, 525 N. University Dr. The program topic is "The Basics of Islam" and will address the commonly asked questions about Islam. For information, call Muhhamed Siddique, 341-1077. ✓ Students in Free Enterprise(SIFE): 2 p.m. every Monday, Room 228, Thatcher Hall. For information, call Dr. Billye Hansen, 341-2980, Ext. 2843. News items for publication in Around Campus must be submitted at least one week in advance. Forms are available in The Vista office and should be printed or typed. Information will not be accepted by telephone. Items may run for two weeks prior to the event depending on space.
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CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINES & PRICES DEADLINES: All classifieds MUST be submitted by noon Tuesday for the Thursday publication and noon Friday for the Tuesday publication. Prices: Classified ads cost $2 for each publication for the first 25 words and $.08 per word thereafter. PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN AD IS PLACED. Classified Display ads have same deadlines and prices as regular display ads. Call 341-2980, X5916 for additional info.
SPECIAL NOTICES ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR 1015 Waterwood Parkway "C" University & TOEFL Prep Program ELC Certificate Level 6=TOEFL 500+ ELC Certificate Level 9=TOEFL 550+ $780.00 per 4-week term (includes books & trips) $20 Computer Lab Fee Classes:9:00am-3:00pm (M-F) Call: 348-7602 ENGLISH CLASSES at the Edmond Language Institute We teach English as a Second Language and are conveniently located on the UCO Campus at Thatcher Hall. PHONE: 405-341-2125 *9 LEVELS Intensive Training *NEW SESSION every 4 wks *PRIVATE TUTORING avail. *PREPARATION for TOEFL
SERVICES ATTENTION PARENTS! Do you want more for your children than daycare? Do you need a program for your child while you attend school? Phone Churchill Academy, 3414314. A Standard of Excellence in Preschool Education. FAST ACCURATE TYPING. Term papers, familiar with all formats. Laser printer $1.25/pg, title page free. $1/pg after 30 pages. NE of Edmond area. FAX 348-0162 or phone Loretta 348-1005. PREGNANT? We offer FREE pregnancy tests Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm & Tue 7-9pm. We can help provide: 'Housing *Clothing *Counseling *Classes. EDMOND CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER 1216 S Rankin, 341-3139
WANT A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE?? More confidence... a BETTER YOU?? For help with anxiety, weight loss, memory, stress, to stop smoking. We can help! Family Practice Hypnosis 330-1160 ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS! Grants & scholarships available! Billions of $$$ in private funding. Qualify immediately, 1-800400-0209. TAX RETURNS prepared, $25 (includes federal & state), 16 yrs experience. Call Dennis at 525-6886 after 6pm weekdays, 8am-6pm weekends. SAVE MONEY on LD calls. Pre-paid calling cards, perfect for students. Great INTERNATIONAL rates. Call 348-8280 or Email wjb@ionet.net
EMPLOYMENT SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE •Hi Volume•Big Benefits •Good People Come join the best team in OKC. All applications accepted Sun-Wed 2-4pm, 101 E Sheridan, Bricktown. ALASKA EMPLOYMENT-Students needed! Fishing Industry. Earn up to $3000-$6000+ per month. Room & Board! Transportation! Male or Female. No exp necessary. Call (206)971-3510 ext A58063. FREE FINANCIAL AID! Over $6 Billion in public and private sector grants & scholarships is now available. All students are eligible regardless of grades, income, or parents' income. Let us help. Call Student Financial Services: 1-800-263-6495 ext F58063. TEACH ENGLISH IN EASTERN EUROPEConversational English teachers needed in Prague, Budapest or Krakow. No teaching certificate or European languages required. Inexpensive Room & Board + other benefits. For info call: (206)971-3680 ext K58062. PART TIME help for bridal outlet. Some Saturdays. Call 728-0485 for appt. UPS DELIVERS EDUCATION UPS is looking for loaders and unloaders to work in its OKC facility. Pay is $8/hr + benefits. Interested applicants should stop by to see our recruiter every Friday 10am-2pm, 1st Floor, LIBERAL ARTS BLDG.
ADOPTION, A loving choice. We are here to help with the very best care at no cost to you. You select the adoptive parents and prepare your personal adoptive plan. WOMENCARE 1216 S Rankin, Edmond 341-3139 RESUMES RESUMES RESUMES Do you need a great resume? Let a pro write and typeset your winning resume! Call Kathy at 330-1941 or 359-1696. TICKETS? ACCIDENTS? Even if you have a not-so-perfect driving record, I may have a policy for you. Call Tim at 755-9044. Allstate Indemnity Co. CHERYL'S CUSTOM DOCUMENTS-Top quality typing for bottom dollar prices! APA, MLA, ASR formats. Theses, term papers, reports, resumes, etc. Spell check, laser printer, 751-5217. TYPING- Research/term papers, presentations, etc. Familiar with all formats, spell/grammar check, laser printer, $1.25/pg w/free delivery. Call Rose at 642-4152. MAINLY STUDENTS, 20 yrs exp, 4.0 SNU grad, types 120 wpm, APA, Turabian, etc. Editing/writing assistance, laser printer, competitive rates. Within walking distance to UCO. By appt only, 340-2001 or 24-hr pager, 557-9121, Edmond, Moore. HYPNOSIS
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!! Still searching for the perfect part time job? VISIONQUEST MARKETING has what you need! Just look at these great benefits: * Paid training * Starting wages UP TO $6 an hour * Bonuses & incentives * Flexible scheduling * Paid weekly * Great benefits * Fun & exciting environment * Close to UCO campus Only A Few Positions Remain, So Don't Delay! Call VISIONQUEST MARKETING Today. 3431 Wynn Edmond, OK
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TEDDY'S AMERICAN RESTAURANT Now accepting applications for full/part time servers. Will work around schedule and will train. Apply at 520 E Memorial or call 7484740. NOW HIRING part time sales positions. Flexible hours and great pay + commissions. Must be energetic and enjoy working with people. Apply in person Mon-Thur, 11a-m4pm. No phone calls please. GINGISS FORMALWEAR, Quail Springs Mall. PARTEE'S T-SHIRTS is now hiring part time, $5/hr. Apply 10-4 Mon-Fri, Heritage Park Mall, Midwest City. AVON REPRESENTATIVES needed in OKC and Edmond areas. No door to door necessary. Set own hours. Call Mary at 720-6150. Avon Ind. Rep. WANTED: Part time help, approx 15 hrs/wk. Duties include: Computer work, filing, answering phones. 722-9535, ask for Teresa. SUMMER JOBS The City of OKC Parks and Recreation Dept is hiring for summer jobs. Start date begins May 25 through June 3 and ends Aug 16. For more info or an application packet, we are located at 201 Channing Sq, Rm B-1, OKC, OK 73102 or call (404)297-2211. The following positions are available: Job Title Pay Range #/Pos Lifeguard $4.90-6.00 125 Hd Lifegd 6.10-6.60 12 Pool Supery 6.10-7.80 24 Water Safety Instr 6.70-7.20 25 Cashier 4.90-5.40 10 Van Driver 4.30-4.80 2 Rec Aide 4.30-5.40 60 Camp Coun 5.50-6.00 5 Rec Leader 5.50-6.00 10 Field Supery 7.30-7.80 4 Youth Site Supervisor 7.30-7.80 2 Summer Lunch Coord 5.50-6.00 2 Camp Coord 6.10-6.60 2 TROPICAL RESORTS hiring, entry level & career positions available worldwide (Hawaii, Mexico, Caribbean, etc.). Waitstaff, housekeepers, SCUBA dive leaders, fitness counselors, and more. Call Resort Employment Services 1-206-971-3600 ext R58052. CAREER OPPORTUNITY Insignia Management Group has an immediate opening part time for a Leasing Consultant with an out-going personality, excellent customer relation skills, and strong sales ability. Excellent benefits and growth opportunity. EEOC Employer. Please call for an appointment, 755-4395. COFFEE CREEK Golf Course is looking for young, energetic students to work in restaurant, full & part time available. Call 3404653, ask for Eric. NEED RESPONSIBLE person to do laundry/Ironing, some light househeeping, some babysitting in Nichols Hills home. Must be reliable. Mon-Sat 2-5, $5/hr.To apply call Mindy or Larry 232-8523 M-F 9-5. NEED RESPONSIBLE person to do babysitting, some light housekeeping, some laundry, errands in Nichols Hills home. 10-20 hrs/wk. Some flexibility in scheduling but must be available at least 2 weekday evenings and at least one weekend evening weekly, $5/hr. To apply, call Mindy or Larry 232-8523 M-F 95. NEED RESPONSIBLE person to do primarily housekeeping, some babysitting and laundry in Nichols Hills home. Must be reliable. Willing to work with your schedule but must be available Saturdays and two mornings per week. You may work 15-25 hrs/wk at $6/hr. To apply, call Mindy or Larry at 232-8523 M-F 9-5. PART TIME HELP, heavy lifting, flexible hours during week plus Saturday 8:30-5, nonsmoker, 359-0880.
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The Athletic Club in the following areas: *Clerical *Front Desk *Fitness *Children's Activities Center Relevant education and/or experience preferred. Please apply in person at 1331 W. Memorial ( & Western)
WANTED: Part time office help, customer service representative. Please send resume to M. Harris, P 0 Box 7062, Edmond, OK 73083. DOG LOVER needed to stay at our house in Edmond, as needed, and take care of our dog. Runners/walkers are desirable. Call Alan or Kristi to discuss pay and dates, 330-9047. HIRING PART TIME hostess, waiters, waitresses. Will train, excellent pay. Apply at The Steak Joint, 7628 N May, anytime. GROUND FLOOR CAFE of Edmond is now hiring for full/part time positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 2-4 pm, 33rd & Blvd. BLOOD DONOR RECRUITER The Oklahoma Blood Institute is looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with previous sales, customer service, or telemarketing experience in the medical field to recruit blood donors. Need to maintain minimum daily response quota. Hours are varied Mon-Fri. Good salary & benefits. Apply in person at 1001 N Lincoln Blvd. OKC, OK 73104. COCKTAIL WAITRESS needed. Apply at The Oyster Bar located in the Radisson Inn, 1-40 & Meridian. No experience necessary. SKI FREE NEXT WINTER-Crested Butte Mountain Resort will be on campus April 10 recruiting for our college student employment program. $500 scholarship, unlimited ski pass, pre-arranged housing and more. Contact Career Planning & Placement for details. MATURE INDIVIDUAL needed for part time work in golf operations for private country club. Will work around class schedule, weekdays & weekends, 751-7095. PART TIME childcare needed in Edmond M-W-F, 7:30-6pm, 3 children, references required, 341-1694.
FOR RENT 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Near UCO), 341-7911. Welcome Students! RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW Come see our one bedroom with w/d connections & microwave. Just for looking, we'll give you tickets to a movie. Summerfield Place Apts, 755-5510.
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RESORT LIVING On a student budget! Limited 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments • Edmond schools • Limited access gates • Intrusion alarms • 24-Hr emergency maintenance • Near Quail Springs Mall • W/D Available • Indoor/Outdoor pool • Exercise Room • Stocked Lake QUAIL LAKES APARTMENTS 14300 N PENN 755-4395 WALK TO UCO, Ig 1&2 bedrm flats & townhomes. $299 and up, gas & water paid. Stop by or call 341-9189, 909 N Place Apts (corner University Dr & Kennedy). **OXFORD OAKS** Great roommate floor plans available.Call 348-2431(other floor plans available also). 2 BEDROOM 10X55 mobile home, W side of Edmond. NO PETS, $245/mo, 341-7395. APARTMENT FOR RENT-UCO student needed to do housekeeping in exchange for rent. Apartment completely furnished, 4 blks from UCO. Call Kathy 341-9444. *MOVE-IN SPECIAL* *No Deposit* 1100 Off 1st Mo Rent* *Stratford Sq 1 bed starting $349* 'Casa Mia, All Bills Pd, 1 bed, $415/mo" 341-0466
. FOR SALE 1991 ESCORT LXE, AC, auto, am/fm cassette, smart, pretty red, very clean, medium miles, $3750, 478-4870. LAPTOP COMPUTER 286 with case, mini printer and standard printer, all for $275, 3598953. 1985 HONDA ACCORD, auto, air, am/fm cassette, cruise and more, $2988!! 330-1286. 1989 NISSAN STANZA, air, am/fm cassette, cruise, moonroof, loaded!! $3988!! 330-1286. WORD PROCESSOR & printer $250. Futon, dresser & nightstand, make offer, 359-3988. 1983 BLAZER, full size, clean, 330-8160. 1990 ACURA Legend, 5-sp, red w/tan leather interior, loaded, 60K miles, 330-8160. 1984 HONDA Sabre (motorcycle), 700cc (V45), clean, garaged, $1500, 330-8160. 1984 TOYOTA Corolla, 4-dr sedan, white, AC, auto, am/fm cassette, only $1800. Call 3486954 or 752-9009. BROTHER word processor WP3550, excellent condition, includes separate monitor w/3.5 disk drive. Only $250. Call 348-6954 or 752-9009. 1987 TOYOTA Celica ST, auto, red, only 79K mi, runs good. Asking $2999 OBO. Phone 348-2720, pager 980-2073.
FUNDRAISERSRAISE $$$$ The Citibank Fundraiser is here to help you! Fast, easy, no risk or financial obligation. Greeks, Groups, Clubs, Motivated Individuals, CALL NOW. Raise $500 in only one week. (800)862-1982 ext 33.
ROONINI,A.TEs TWO ROOMMATES needed to share nice 4 bedroom, 2 bath house, 2 miles from UCO, really cheap rent, 1/4 bills. For interview call 330-3457 or 734-2116, ask for Dan. I MOVED from out-of-state and I'm looking for a male or female roommate(s). Call 348-7850, ask for Daniel.
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WANTED: Male upperclassman to share apt across from UCO Library, 301 N University. Call after 10:30am, Mon-Fri, 341-3015.
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